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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Anthony Massafra
Anthony
Massafra
Aug 26, 1930 — Dec 27, 2016
Anthony Massafra's Obituary
Anthony A. "Tony" Massafra, age 86, of Donora, PA, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at his home.
He was born August 26, 1930, in Donora, PA the son of the late Michele (Michael) and Angelina (Dabiero) Massafra.
Tony was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Donora, the Donora Knights of Columbus, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary, Donora American Legion and the Donora Elks.
He was involved in the Government of the Borough of Donora for more than 30 years, serving as Auditer, President of Council and finally Mayor from 1986 to 1994, receiving Mayor of the Year in the State of Pennsylvania in 1993.
In addition to his parents Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Edith (Kaspick) Massafra; two sisters, Yolanda DiBuono and Rose Indof; and two brothers, Samuel and Cosimo Massafra.
Survivors include his daughter, Michele F. Sowatskey her husband Michael and their children Chelsea and Brianna; three sons, Anthony L. Massafra his wife Karen and their children Kristyn Massafra and her husband John, and Kaylyn Massafra and her fiancée Matt, Mark Massafra his daughter Maureen and her children Kendyll and Destyni, and Brett Massafra and his wife Kimberly and their daughter Emily ; a sister, Evelyn Malinchak of Monessen; and several nieces, nephews and cousins
Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, December 30, 2016. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Saturday December 31, 2016 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Valley Church at 10:00 AM with Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan as celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Valley Parish.
To leave a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
He was born August 26, 1930, in Donora, PA the son of the late Michele (Michael) and Angelina (Dabiero) Massafra.
Tony was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Donora, the Donora Knights of Columbus, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary, Donora American Legion and the Donora Elks.
He was involved in the Government of the Borough of Donora for more than 30 years, serving as Auditer, President of Council and finally Mayor from 1986 to 1994, receiving Mayor of the Year in the State of Pennsylvania in 1993.
In addition to his parents Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Edith (Kaspick) Massafra; two sisters, Yolanda DiBuono and Rose Indof; and two brothers, Samuel and Cosimo Massafra.
Survivors include his daughter, Michele F. Sowatskey her husband Michael and their children Chelsea and Brianna; three sons, Anthony L. Massafra his wife Karen and their children Kristyn Massafra and her husband John, and Kaylyn Massafra and her fiancée Matt, Mark Massafra his daughter Maureen and her children Kendyll and Destyni, and Brett Massafra and his wife Kimberly and their daughter Emily ; a sister, Evelyn Malinchak of Monessen; and several nieces, nephews and cousins
Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, December 30, 2016. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Saturday December 31, 2016 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Valley Church at 10:00 AM with Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan as celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Valley Parish.
To leave a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
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